Holmes Run Trail

Holmes Run Trail is a 7 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Alexandria, Virginia that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

DISTANCE

7.0 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

219 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Out & Back

dog friendly

wheelchair friendly

kid friendly

stroller friendly

nature trips

road biking

trail running

walking

paved

river

views

city walk

Please note portions of the trail are closed due to damage from Hurricane Lee.
Current Detour (June 2018):
-NE on N Beauregard Street
-Left on Sanger Ave
-Cross over N Van Dorn Street to Richenbacher Ave
-Right on N Pegram Ave to Holes Run Parkway
This should link up to the main trail after detour
Please check in with the city of Alexandria website for most up to date information on trail status and which segments are open or closed. They have detour maps for pedestrians and mountain bikes.
Trail can be entered at various points along route.

Nice quiet trail with easy walking along blacktop path between Chambliss and Lake Barcroft dam. Five steam crossings with elevated walking stones which are easy to use unless it’s within a day after significant rain in which case stones are underwater. If it’s summer and no recent rain this Stormwater stream runs quite slow. Lots of local birds, wildflowers and ducks. Very peaceful. Trail no longer closed.

Great local trail with two vibes divided by Beauregard St. The trail SE of Beauregard goes toward Old Town Alexandria with an urban and suburban feel, including the ability to stop at restaurants or shops, whereas the trail NW of Beauregard goes through the forest toward Lake Barcroft and then Falls Church. Trail is along Holmes Run which can be a gentle, meandering creek or a heavier storm water flow. This trail changes with the seasons offering year round beauty.

For a really local hike, its great! The Holmes Run part is very average. Paved bike path, views of the stream but somewhat dirty. Passing under 395 is a little creepy as some folks were hanging around the long underpass during the day when i went. Once you hit the Dora Kelly Nature Preserve, it is decidedly moderate! If you stay on the hiking trail there is quite a bit of hill climbing and some switchbacks. The trail pops out of the forest and then joins back up with the bike trail that climbs even more. It's quite lovely. Made the slightly icky Holmes run section very worth it!